Residence permits are granted in compliance with the rules designated by the bilateral agreements held between Turkey and foreigner’s country .
The normal Turkish tourist visa now allows foreigners to stay 90 days in any 180 day period regarding the new laws. The foreigners who will stay more than 90 days in Turkey must get a residence permit.
There are several kinds of residence permits in Turkey.
The foreigners need to apply for a Long Term Residence Permit when they buy a property in Turkey.
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The duration of the Turkish Long Term Residency in 1 year
Regarding the reciprocity principle the Foreign Ministry of Turkish Republic can change the duration of the residence permit.
The residence permits should be renewed 1 month prior to the expiry date and not later than 15 days after the expiry date of the existing residence permit.
If the foreigners with existing residence permit stays outside Turkey for more than 6 months in a year or more than 1 year in 5 years period than this stoppage of the residence permit occurs.
This means that the foreigners whose residence permits are stopped they have to apply again as if they are applying for the first time.
Compulsory public services, educational and health factors are exceptional.
Those who resides 5 years without a stoppage can apply for the citizenship.